Carphone Warehouse launches 'vivid blue' HTC One

Blue HTC One Mini also up for pre-order

Independent retailer Carphone Warehouse has today launched the "vivid blue" version of the HTC One in the UK. Carphone, which has exclusivity over the blue HTC One in the UK, is selling the device for £489.95 SIM-free, as well as offering it for free on contracts starting at £32 per month from all the major UK networks.

In addition, the blue HTC One Mini — also exclusive to Carphone Warehouse — goes up for pre-order today, with the first thousand pre-orders being eligible for a free blue flip cover. The blue HTC One Mini is due to arrive by early November, Carphone Warehouse says.